OVERVIEW
The Soltam Rascal is a mating of a 155mm field howitzer with the chassis of the Merkava tank producing an effective and air-portable SPG platform.
The Soltam Rascal is a mating of a 155mm field howitzer with the chassis of the Merkava tank producing an effective and air-portable SPG platform.
YEAR: 1985
MANUFACTURER(S): Soltam Systems - Israel
PRODUCTION: 100
OPERATORS: Israel
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Soltam Rascal model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Soltam Rascal model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 4
LENGTH: 24.61 feet (7.5 meters)
WIDTH: 8.07 feet (2.46 meters)
HEIGHT: 7.55 feet (2.3 meters)
WEIGHT: 21 Tons (19,500 kilograms; 42,990 pounds)
ENGINE: 1 x Diesel-fueled engine developing 350 horsepower.
SPEED: 31 miles-per-hour (50 kilometers-per-hour)
RANGE: 217 miles (350 kilometers)
ARMAMENT
1 x 155mm /39 caliber OR /52 caliber howitzer.
Ammunition:
36 x 155mm projectiles.
1 x 155mm /39 caliber OR /52 caliber howitzer.
Ammunition:
36 x 155mm projectiles.
NBC PROTECTION: None
NIGHTVISION: None
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• Rascal - Base Series Name
Series Model Variants
• Rascal - Base Series Name
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